Director of International & Graduate Admissions

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 76.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Commuting allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Northeastern University seeks a Director of Graduate Enrollment and Admissions to lead LL.M. and MLS recruitment, applications, and admissions, focusing on international outreach and scholarship strategy. You will manage communications, track data, and collaborate across programs and partners to grow graduate enrollment.

The role emphasizes marketing, online program development, and partnership management, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and cross‑campus coordination.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or related law degree preferred.
• Experience in student recruitment, admissions, and marketing academic programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee LL.M. and MLS recruitment, applications, and admissions processes.
• Develop international and domestic recruitment strategies; manage scholarships.
• Coordinate with third-party partners for graduate and online programs.

Conocimientos

Higher education recruitment

Data analysis

Marketing communications

International student recruitment

Educación

Bachelor's degree

JD or related law degree preferred

Herramientas

Admissions systems

Project management databases

Descripción del empleo

About the Opportunity

The Director of Graduate Enrollment and Admissions reports to the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Admissions and Financial Aid and develops recruitment and yield strategies to grow the School of Law's graduate programs, with a primary focus on non-JD programs (LL.M. and MLS), by increasing the number of applicants, admits, and matriculants. The Director creates, updates, and manages application and admissions processes for the LL.M. and MLS programs and develops marketing/recruiting strategy for prospective students, including international applicants. In consultation with the Dean and Associate Dean, the Director may support the launch of new graduate program initiatives as they arise, such as online or hybrid degrees and certificates. The Director also oversees and manages third-party partners with regard to admissions and recruitment functions. Experience in the operation of an academic program is highly recommended. Effective oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work with a culturally diverse constituency and community are required. Must be highly proficient in data management. Must be proficient in word processing and in the use of social media as a marketing and communication tool. Experience working with international students is highly recommended. Experience working with law students is a plus. Facility with project management databases is a plus. Creativity and self-motivation are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree (JD or related law degree preferred) and experience working in student recruitment, admissions, and marketing academic programs.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Enrollment (40%)

• Manages LL.M. and MLS recruitment, application, and admissions processes, including tracking applications, analyzing enrollment data, and maintaining admissions records
• Communicates with applicants and admitted students
• Reviews LL.M. and MLS applications for admissibility, rendering final admission decisions and scholarship awards
• Develops scholarship strategy for LL.M. and MLS programs
• Reviews JD advanced standing applications for foreign attorneys
• Develops international and domestic recruitment strategy for the LL.M. and MLS programs
• Travels as needed to promote the program, both internationally and domestically, including to new or key markets to support recruitment efforts
• Provides periodic support to the JD program (online and traditional), such as reading application files as needed and participating in Admissions-wide events
• Oversees enrollment and marketing efforts of third-party partners for graduate and online programs (e.g., MLS and Online LLM)

Online LL.M./LL.M. and MLS Communications & Marketing (30%)

• Creates/revises print and web-based marketing materials
• Develops and executes online marketing strategy
• Sources and manages all print and online marketing ads with outside vendors
• Creates and manages prospective, admitted, and enrolled student communication streams
• Primary responsibility for maintaining Online LL.M./LL.M. and MLS web pages

Program Development (20%)

• Supports the Associate Dean and senior leadership in evaluating market opportunities and provides input that informs the direction of new and existing graduate programs and initiatives.
• Cultivates and manages day-to-day international partnership relationships with institutions abroad, in support of the Associate Dean's strategic partnership initiatives, to build the graduate enrollment pipeline and extend the School of Law's outreach internationally.
• Tracks and reports on enrollment performance and market trends for graduate programs to inform the Associate Dean's enrollment strategy and planning.

Budget Management (10%)

• Manages the marketing budget for the LL.M. and MLS programs, including recruitment, advertising, and publications

Position Type Enrollment

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 110S Expected Hiring Range: $76,335.00 - $107,823.75

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system - includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide - serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.